Possible Record Problem!
What is the "Middle" name of Samuel H. SARRETT?

No where in the some 147 Source Documents was ever his middle name was spelled out only "H." was used.
It has been told, to this writer, by his mysteries Grandfather, the 5th Son
Hugh SARRETT, that he was named after his father's middle name Samuel "Hugh" SARRETT,
but, in 1980 when I first met "Marie" (MATTHEW) OTTINGER [REF:#58],
she believes his middle name was Samuel "Henderson" SARRETT. No official
Court Documents have been found other than the "H." ..prsjr

In the [REF:#22] 1850 Census F.G. 614 we find little Samuel H. SARRETT
at 4 years of age, living with his parents and some of the surrounding
farm children were:
RACHEL ATCHLEY age 7,
ELIZABETH ATCHLEY age 6, and
ROBERT ATCHLEY age 2,

These were the children of the (F.G. 612) Rev. ROBERT S. ATCHLEY &
his first Wife LOUISA E. (CLARK) ATCHLEY Later he married his Niece
Martha Ann (ATCHLEY) ATCHLEY, F.G. 613) John & Martha LEWALLEN, children
WILLIAM age 2, and HILDA age 6 months. The ATCHLEY & SARAH HAGGARD's
children WILLIAM age 17, ATCHLEY, Jr. age 6, John age 2, and LOUISA
5 months.

Samuel H. SARRETT's early life was spent in securing the rudiments
of an education, and in his "teens" he learned the "farmers"
way of life in the Sevier County, TN. area from his father. In the
[REF: #23 1860 Census for Sevier Co., TN. he was 14 years of age
"Attending School" and helping his father work the farm.

THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865
2 years later, at an young age of 16 years, on 08th. March 1862, he
left his fathers farm and joined the Federal (Union) Company "B",
6th. Reg't. Inf., East Tenn. Volunteers to fight in the "Civil War";
Was Captured by the Confederates when he was 17 years on 19 Jan. 1864 and
placed in the most feared prison in the Civil War "Andersonville", where he remained some two years (released
24 Feb. 1865 and which latter was one of his cause of death.
His father James D. SARRETT, was captured by the Confederate forces on or around
the 25th. of Feb. 1864, at his home on Kellums Creek, Sevier Co.,
TN; He died in Andersonville Prison on or about the 4th. of Sep. 1864;
The son Samuel H. SARRETT, survived Andersonville and returned
home in July of 1865.

Samuel H. SARRETT, was still in Andersonville Prison, when his Step-brother
EZEKIEL L. HAGGARD, filed his Administrator's and Executors Bond,
over the JAMES D. SARRETT, dec'd Estate on 01st May 1865, also when
the Estate Sale was conducted on the 26th. of May 1865.

Samuel H. SARRETT MARRIES
Some four months after he returned from the Andersonville Prison in
Georgia, the 19 year old Samuel H. SARRETT, was [REF: #35married on the
14th of Nov. 1865, Catlettsburg, TN. Officialated by the Justice of
the Peace JESSIE HILL, of Seviervillee, TN. to the 17 years old Miss
Martha Ann ATCHLEY, b. 21 Jun. 1848, near Catlettsburg, Sevier County,
TN. d. 15 Dec. 1931, at the age of 83 years, 5 months and 24 days,
both are buried in the Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier Co., TN. She
was the 8th born, 5th daughter of ISAAC ATCHLEY and his 2nd. Wife
MARY (BOWERS) ATCHLEY, who had a farm near JAMES D. & FRANCIS "FAnnie"
(WATERS) SARRETT where both families children were raised together.

The Chancery Court of Sevier County, Decreed and appointed FRANCIS
(WATERS) HAGGARD SARRETT, at the Guardian to the Minor Heirs of
JAMES D. SARRETT, dec'd on 02nd. Oct. 1865, Son Samuel H. SARRETT,
was married and 19 years of age. (Court Minutes, Book 1862-67, Page
218, Monday 02 Oct. 1865

On 01 Nov. 1865, the EZEKIEL L. HAGGARD, Admin., filed with the
County Court, a Petition to Sell the Kellum Creek, property.

A Deed was prepared on 20 Nov. 1865, 62 by the Widowed Mother FRANCIS
(WATERS) HAGGARD SARRETT, to Son Samuel H. SARRETT, for $500.00,
of 100 acres of his fathers Kellum Creek property, although this
deed was never registered.

On Dec. 04 1865, the Court Decreed to "Bid the Land" at
the Court House door, with a $25 deposit and a 12 months Lien on the
property, until its paid. On the 26th. of Dec. son Samuel H. SARRETT,
was the highest "of $200" for this same property.
On 21 Jan. 1866, 63 Samuel H. SARRETT, paid his sister NANCY A.
SARRETT, $85.00 for her interestthe same two 50 acre tracts, plus
the 100 acres of his fathers original "Land Grant of 1851"
property.

Samuel H. SARRETT, a22y can be found with family. (See: Original)[REF:#24]In the 24 1870 Census, taken on the 20th Aug. 1870, for the District
No. 7, (Sevierville/Flat Creek Section) Sevier, Co., Tennessee, Post
Office "Fair Garden" we find Samuel H. (age 24) and Martha
A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT (age 22) living in the "Big House" on
the same farm his father had for so many years. The Real Estate Value
was listed as $2,000 with $972 personal value. Their neighbors to
the north were the young 22 yrs. old "Farm Hand" JAMES HUSTON
of Georgia, and his wife ELIZABETH.
Samuel H. & Martha (ATCHLEY) SARRETT'S oldest daughter MARY F. SARRETT,
who would have been 4 years old, had died at birth 22 Sep. 1866, was
NOT listed. Their 2nd child and 1st. son was WILLIAM A. SARRETT, born
1867, d. 1868 and was Not listed in this Census. ..prs

Their adjoining neighbors on the North (F.V.#163) were Thomas & Milly C. STEPHENS
on the South (F.V#165) Benjamin J. TINSLEY, 19 yrs. and his young wife Nancy E. (Unknown) TINSLEY age 15yrs
Samuel H., listed both Parents were born in Tennessee
Wife: Martha A. (atchley), listed both Parents were born in Tennessee
Mother: Fanny (Waters) SARRETT, listed "Unknown" on both Parents!

On 22 Jul. 1882, Samuel H. SARRETT, at 37 years of age, appeared before
the County Clerk, of Sevier Co. of the "Chancery Court of Record"
to file a "Declaration for an Original Invalid Pension" application,
for his Civil War services. He signed this application "S. H.
SARRETT". He also had two witness with by the name of M. E. LRVE?
and D. STOFFORD. [REF: #32]
DECLARATION FOR AN
ORIGINAL INVALID PENSION
State of Tennessee }
SS.
County of Sevier 22 July 1882,
Personally appeared before me Clerk, of the Chancery Court
of Record within and for the County and State aforesaid Samuel H.
SARRETT, age 36 years, according to law, declares that he is the
identical Samuel H. SARRETT, who was enrolled in "B" Co.,
of the 6th. Regiment of the Tenn. Infantry Vol. Commanded by Captain
John M. ARMSTRONG. description as follows: Age 36 years (height,
complection, hair and eyes was NOT marked) "That while a member
of the organization aforesaid, in the service and in the line of duty
at BELLE ISLAND in the State of Virginia on or about the 2nd. of
February 1864 he contracted "NEURALGIA" (Severe sharp pain
along the course of a nerve prs) of the head and shoulders which
blind him. The cause of this by exposure and treatment he experienced
in prison and aggravated in character by subsequent exposure in prisons
at Andersonville, Georgia; and Florence, South Carolina. By reason
of said diseases with which he had continually suffered more or
less since occurrence he is disabled for manual labor."

That since leaving the service this applicant has resided
in Sevier County, in the State of Tennessee and his occupation has
been that of a Farmer. That prior to his entry into the service
above named he was a man of good, sound, physical health. That he
is now Seriously disabled from obtaining his subsistence by manual
labor, by reason of his injuries above described, received in the
service of United States, and he therefore makes this declaration
for the purpose of being placed on the invalid pension roll of the
United States. He here by appoints W. T. FITZGERALD, of Washington,
D. C., his true and lawful attorney to prosecute his claim. Catlettsburg,
Sevier, Co., Tenn.
Signature of Claimant
LS\ S. H. SARRETT
Witnesses who can write
LS\ M.E. LOVE?
LS\ D. STOFFORD

See Appendix for Samuel H. SARRETT, Civil War Records and History.

Their is a record dated 31 Oct. 1882, from John O. ATCHLEY and Isaac A.
ATCHLEY both of "Cove Springs", Greene County, Missouri,
filed an "General Affidavit for any Purpose" which they swore ...they
were acquainted with Samuel H. SARRETT, and new him before the War
and since then, up to 1878....They lived near to him, from youth and
up to the year 1878 when they removed to Greene Co., Mo., and were
very often together..." [REF: #33

No record found that Samuel H. SARRETT, was ever granted a "Disability
Pension", their is a document dated 22 Oct. 1883, from the WAR
DEPARTMENT, Adjutant General's Office, Washington D.C. to the "Commissioners
of Pensions" Which listed his military service and stated he was
"Captured on 19 Jan. 1864, near Strawberry Plains, TN. while he
was "Absent with-out leave." They gave "No evidence of disability
alleged". [REF: #34
On 3rd. Jul. 1883, Court Minutes, list that "It is ordered by
the Court that Samuel H. SARRETT, be appointed as Overseer of
the road, beginning near E. H. ROBERTS, property and intersect the
Bryant Fery Road, near J. R. LECK's property; and he (Samuel H.
SARRETT) required to keep the same in lawful repair as a 3rd. Class
Road, with the hands on the farms of
Samuel H. SASETT;
JAMES ELLIS;
GIEDON Mc MAPLES;
Wm. D. ATCHLEY;
G. A. ATCHLEY; and
Wm. C. MURPHY'S
farm where C. A. MURPHY lives. It is ordered by the Court that Samuel
LEETH, be released from working on Public Road, on account of disability.
(Sevier Co., TN. Record Book 4, Page 384

Samuel H. SARRETT's Death:
Grandpa Samuel H. SARRETT was a sickly man ever since he returned from prison
at Andersonville, during the Civil War and he never recovered from
the scars of War, and no record found he ever was compensated from
his Government. He died on May 13, 1890 at the age of 44 years, 1
month, and 9 days. He died "Intestate", (No Will provided ..prs)
Samuel H. SARRETT was truly a man of substantial character,
and was honorable in all of his dealings with the entire community.
He is buried at the ALDER BRANCH Cemetery in Sevierville, just off
State Highway 66, between Catlettsburg, and Sevierville, Tennessee.
The following is the family descendants of Samuel H. SARRETT & the Widow Martha Ann (Atchley) SARRETT, age 42yrs..prs

Samuel H. Sarrett, 44, local farmer, Civil War Veteran,
died here on 13 May, 1890. He was born in Sevier County, and spent
his entire life here in the area. He was born to James D. Sarrett,
who preceded him. His mother Francis (Waters) Sarrett, remains at
68 years of age in Sevierville, Tn.
He leaves his wife Martha A. (Atchley) Sarrett, of Sevierville,
two of his children precede him, Mary and William.
He is survived by his wife & eight children: James C.,
Peter W., John H., Hugh E., Mary E. "Bettie" , I. Enoch,
R. Dora, S. George. ...prs

Sureties:
John BURCHFIELD,
G. "Carroll" THURMAN;
JAMES M. HARDIN;
WILLIAM P. ATCHLEY,
R. "Christy" SIMS and
PINK MAPLES
are held and firmly bound to the State of Tennessee, in the sum of
Six Thousand Dollars [$6,000], for "Administrator;s and Executor's Bond"
of the late Samuel H. SARRETT, dec'd Estate.Source: GUARDIAN and BOND BOOK; SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE;
Record Book 2; Page 37; May 26, 1890]

Court Request Property Survey

STATE OF TENNESSEE }
{ SS. june 05, 1890
COUNTY of SEVIER }

On the 05th of Jun. 1890, the Court appointed the following neighbors
J. R. LEAK;
J. A. HOUSEHOLDER and
R. "Chresty" SIMS,
to go out to the Samuel H. SARRETT, dec'd property and "Lay off
and set aside a year support" for the widow Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT. Source:
[CHANCERY COURT MINUTES; SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE;
Record Book 6; Page 521; Jun. 05, 1890]

On the 7th of Jun. 1890, the Court decreed to Mrs. Samuel H. (ATCHLEY)
SARRETT, a sum of $300, for her "years support"
....after having gone upon the premises of deceased; and after
having been sworn, preceded to set aside and designate said support
as follows:
"Said family consists of said Widow and seven children and we regard an
allowance of ($300) Three Hundred Dollars as a reasonable allowance
and there being no Wheat, Corn or other grain, no Bacon, No Stock-hogs,
nor any other provisions on hand, except what we allowed her, by the
exemption laws and no money on hand." We therefore set apart to
said Widow to her exclusive use with which to procure her support
for the year, the following property to wit:
1.) Eleven head of young Cattle. 6, 2 year olds & 5 Yearlings,
worth about $175.00)
2.) One Bay Mule. 1 years old past, worth about $ 65.00)
3.) One Gray Mare. (About 7 years old, worth about $ 60.00)

The above in our judgment is a fair and reasonable allowance for said
Widow and family.
[CHANCERY COURT MINUTES; SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE;
Record Book 6; Page 571; Monday Jun. 07, 1890]

Based on this Inventory of the Estate Samuel H. SARRETT,
dec'd had an Accounts Receivable due him of $1,726.42 with an Account
Payable of $137.82, being a balance of $1,588.60 for the Estate..prs
[CHANCERY COURT MINUTES; SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE;
Record Book Page 416, 417; July 10, 1890]

The [REF: #26 11th. Census 1890, were destroyed by fire in the Commerce
Dept. Building in Jan. 1921. Their is a "Special Schedules"
of the 11th. Census - 1890. This has records Enumerating Union Veterans
and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Martha A. (ATCHLEY)
SARRETT, was listed in this "Special Census" as "Widow
of Samuel H. SARRETT" it list's "Pvt. "B" Company, 8th.
Inf., Enlisted Date March 1862; Date of Discharge Jul. 1865.

See Appendix for more information on Samuel H. SARRETT and the Civil War.

On 29 Jun. 1892, WILLIAM D. ATCHLEY, [REF: #36 appeared before the Clerk
& Master, of the County of Sevier, Tenn. and filed an "Sworn Statement"
regarding his Cousin (William D. Atchley's father William R. Atchley
was Martha A. (Atchley) Sarrett's Half-Brother) Martha A. (ATCHLEY)
SARRETT, application of "Civil War Widows Pension". makes
oath in relation to the said claimant as follows:
.....I am 54 years old, I knew Samuel H. SARRETT from boyhood,
until his death. I lived near him.... I Served in the Army with
him and in the same Regitment and Company. Was with him all the
time except about 18 months that the soldier was in prison. I am
well acquainted with Martha A. SARRETT, she has not married since
the death of husband S. H. SARRETT. My Post Office is "Cattelsburg,
Tenn. I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim....
He signed his name WILLIAM D. ATCHLEY, no witness
to this statement. Recorded by A. L . MARSHALL, Clerk & Master.

On 29 Jun. 1892, GIDEON M. MAPLES, [REF: #37 appeared before the Clerk
& Master, of the County of Sevier, Tenn. and filed an "Sworn Statement"
regarding his sister-in-law Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT, Gideon
Mc. Maples, was married as his 2nd. wife to Malissa C. (Atchley) Maples,
sister of Martha A. (Atchley) Sarrett application of "Civil
War Widows Pension". makes oath in relation to the said claimant
as follows:
....I am 68 years old, I knew Samuel H. SARRETT from
boyhood, until his death. I lived adjoining farm to him....I am well
acquainted with Martha A. SARRETT, she has not married since the
death of husband S. H. SARRETT. My Post Office is "Gattelsburg,
Tenn. I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.... He
signed his name G. M. MAPLES, no witness to this statement.

On 16th of Jan. 1893 of the Chancery Court of Sevier County, Tenn.
the widow Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT, filed a Petition for the
Court to decree a "Homestead and Dower", from the late Samuel
H. SARRETT, dec'd Estate. A "Bill" was filed by her son JAMES
C. SARRETT for a equal share of this same Estate. The Court Commissioned
JESSIE ATCHLEY, Surveyor to survey and set apart a "Homestead
and Dower" for the Widowed Martha A. ATCHLEY of the estate
of Samuel H. SARRETT, dec'd.
.....This cause came upon the Court this 16th day of January 1893,
before the worshipful County Court, of Sevier County, on the
Petition of Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT and noted served on debts
which appears from the letters thereof on file is to be more than
five days since the application of Petition was made; from which
it appears that, Petitioner is the legal widow of Samuel H. SARRETT
dec'd and as such is entitled to a "Homestead and Dower" out of the
land of which her husband was seized and possessed at the date of
his death which were three tracts of land located in the 7th Civil
District of Sevier County Tennessee, as follows:

TRACT I
A tract of land known as the "Home Farm" where deceased
died and where petitioner now resides adjoining lands of
ANDREW HENDERSON and
WILLIAM P. ATCHLEY on the East,
GIDEON MAPLES,
A. J. KYKER, and
HOUS ROBERTS,
on the South and South West and the French Broad
River on the North; Containing 156 acres more or less.

TRACT II
A tract of land known as the Entry, adjoining land of
THOMAS LOWE on the North;
JOSEPH ATCHLEY on the North and East;
ROBERT PARKER and
MARY ROIMNES? on the South;
On the West by said
ROBERT PARKER and
HOUS ROBERTS
containing 61 acres more or less.

TRACT III
A tract known as the Kehm Creek Farm Where
FRANK HANCOCK now lives;
adjoining lands of on the North.
Samuel HUFFAKER,
R. "Chresty" SIMS,
WILLIAM D. ATCHLEY
HOUS ROBERTS
On the East by
ROBERT PARKER;
On the South by
John TYSON and
WILLIAM A. BIRD;
On the West by
JAMES MAPLES and the
ANDES boys
containing 217 acres more or less.

The Court there upon motion of Petitioner by Atty. is pleased to appoint
W. S. TRUNDLE, Surveyor;
J. A. HOUSHOLDEU?, &
R. C. SIMS
all citizens and residents of Sevier County, unconnected to the
parties in interest and otherwise qualified as Commissioners,
who shall go upon the premises aforesaid and assign said Petitioner,
First: a "Homestead" to the value of One Thousand Dollars [$1,000]
Second: a One third (1/3) part in value of the remainder as a "Dower."
Said Commissioners will make their report in writing and show the
lands so assigned by maps and plots. They will make their report as
early as convenient to the Court. The Clerk will furnish a copy of
this order to said Commissioners.
[CHANCERY COURT MINUTES; SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE;
Record Book 7; Page 619; Jan. 16, 1893]

On 21st. Feb. 1893, the Surveyer, JESSE ATCHLEY [REF: #64 submitted to
the Court.
....We your Commissioners appointed at the January term
of your Court. Make the following report. We went upon the land of
Samuel H. SERRETT, dec'd and after being sworn proceeded to set
apart to Martha A. SERRETT, widow of said S. H. SERRETT, dec'd
a Homestead as follows:

(HOMESTEAD TRACT) 156 Acres Beginning on a Stake in line
of ANDREW HENDERSON next to old SARRETT line and a Corner to
HOUS ROBERTS line.
We set a part a DOWER the following described tracts,
One (1) and Two (2) as shown on the plat. (DOWER FIRST TRACT) ___
Acres Beginning on a Stake in line of
ANDREW J. KYKER'S,, property,
adjoining the bank of (Kellums) river, thence up the same North
to a Creek at Mouth of Ditch, then up said Creek.
(DOWER SECOND TRACT) 61 Acres Beginning on
HUFF'S line.
LS/ JESSE ATCHLEY, Surveyor
LS/ J. A. HOUSEHOLDER
LS/ R. C. SIMS
CHANCERY COURT MINUTES; SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE; Record Book 7;
Page ___ Feb. 21, 1893

On 02 Feb. 1893, MELISSA C. (ATCHLEY) MAPLES (2nd. Wife of GIDEON
M. MAPLES) 38 filed an "Sworn Testament" regarding the
application of her sister Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT's husband
Samuel H. SARRETT, Civil War Widows Pension. MELISSA C. (ATCHLEY)
MAPLES, stated she was 54 years old, lived "Cattetts Burgh",
Tenn. She swore
.... she "was very well personally acquainted with the claimant
and her husband from childhood and to the present time. I was present
and witnessed the births of the following children,
ISAAC Enoch SARRETT, b. 1879,
RACHEL Dora SARRETT, b. 1885, and
Samuel George SARRETT, b. 1887.
I have got no interest in the prosecution of this claim....
She gave her mark "X"
(This is an indication she could NOT Read or Write)
Witnesses to this statement were
W. C. FERRY? and
W. E. BROWN.

On 6th of March, 1893, the Court "Decreed"
.... This cause came on to be furthers heard before the
worshipful County Court on this 06th day of March, 1893
upon the Petitioners Application for "Homestead and Dower".
And said "Report" being unaccepted to, is in all things confirmed.
It is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed that the forgoing
describes tracts of land included in said plots and set apart to
petitioner as "Homestead and Dower", be and the same is hereby
vested in her as a life estate, to used by her for her own use
and that of her children, who may make their home with her and
at the death of said "Petitioner" the life tenant in said land
shall vest in those entitled thereto under the laws of this State.
It appears that JESSE ATCHLEY acted as Surveyor instead of
W. S. TRUNDLE named in the order of Appointment (16 Jan. 1893),
he being sick and unable to serve, And any and all objections
to said JESSE ATCHLEY serving as such is expressly waived by the
parties. The cost of this application and proceedings thereunder
shall be paid by Petitioner for which execution may issue.
[CHANCERY COURT MINUTES; SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE;
Record Book 3; Page 3; Mar. 06, 1893]

On 17 May, 1893, FRANCIS "FAnnie" (WATERS) HAGGARD SARRETT,
[REF: #39 made an "Sworn Statement" regarding the application
of her Daughter-in-law Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT's husband (her
Son) Samuel H. SARRETT, Civil War Widows Pension. stated
.... she was 81 years old, lived "Cattetts Burgh", Tenn.
she "was very well personally acquainted with the claimant
and her husband from childhood and to the present time.
I was present and witnessed the births of the following children,
Hugh E. SARRETT, b. 1874,
On 17 May, 1893, ELIZABETH "Easter"(MAPLES) ATCHLEY, 40
(Daughter of Rev. GIDEON M. MAPLES and his 1st. wife NANCY J. (RUNYAN)
MAPLES) made an "Sworn Statement" regarding the application
of her Step-Aunt Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT's husband Samuel H.
SARRETT, Civil War Widows Pension. stated.
.... she was 44 years old, lived "Cattetts Burgh", Tenn. she as
very well personally acquainted with the claimant and her husband
from childhood and to the present time. I was present and witnessed
the births of the following children,
ISAAC Enoch SARRETT, b. 1879,
RACHEL Dora SARRETT, b. 1885, and
Samuel George SARRETT, b. 1887.
I know the above dates are correct because personally present
when they were born and assisted the Doctor at the births of
said children and I have lived in the same neighborhood
with claimant and her family for the last 35 years past. I have got
no interest in the prosecution of this claim....
She signed her name ESTHER E. ATCHLEY.
No Witnesses to this statement was signed
by J.J. ELLIS, Clerk County Court.

On 17 May, 1893, Mr. R. "Chresty" SIMS, [RES: #41 neighbor and
good friend, made an "Sworn Statement" regarding the application
of Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT's husband Samuel H. SARRETT, Civil
War Widows Pension. he stated.
... he was 51 years old, lived "Cattetts Burgh", Tenn. He was
acquainted with the claimant and her husband for about 14 or 15
years and to the present time. I from personal knowledge that the
following children,
Hugh E. SARRETT, b. 1874,
ISAAC Enoch SARRETT, b. 1879,
RACHEL Dora SARRETT, b. 1885, and
Samuel George SARRETT, b. 1887,
are still living. I know the above is correct because I
have lived within one mile of the Soldier and the claimant for about
14 or 15 years and during that time worked on the farm for and with
the Soldier for about 4 years, until his death.....
He signed his name with his "X" mark
(which is an indication he could not read or write.
Witnesses to this statement was signed by
W. A. PARTON and
John OGLE.

On the 26th of Sep. 1893, J. Crockett SARRETT, Admin., filed with
the County Court the 1st. "Estate Settlement" of the late
Samuel H. SARRETT, dec'd. After administrating some $2,278.13 of
collecting and paying accounts, the Court distributed a total of
$23.97 to the Admin. J. Crockett SARRETT, age 25
$23.97 to the widow Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT, age 45 and
$23.97, to each of the "Minor Heirs"
Peter W. age 23;
John H. age 21;
E. Hugh age 19;
Bettie age 16;
I. NOAH age 14;
Dora age 8; and
S. George age 6.
COUNTY COURT; SETTLEMENT Book, Pages 179 and 180

On the 3rd of Mar. 1894, J. Crockett SARRETT, Admin., filed with
the County Court the 2nd. "Estate Settlement" of the late
Samuel H. SARRETT, dec'd. After administrating some $94.65 of collecting
and paying accountS, the Court distributed a total of:
$9.82 to the Admin. J. Crockett SARRETT, age 26
$9.82 to the widow Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT, age 46 and
$9.82, to each of the "Minor Heirs"
Peter W. age 24;
John H. age 22;
E. Hugh age 20;
Bettie age 17;
I. NOAH age 15;
Dora age 9; and
S. George age 7.
COUNTY COURT; SETTLEMENT Book, Page 210
On the 22nd of Jan. 1894, now being Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT,
was the "Guardian of Minor Heirs", she filed with the County
Court the 3rd. "Estate Settlement" of the late Samuel H. SARRETT,
dec'd. After administrating some $517.31 of collecting and
paying accounts, the Court had a Balance of $495.03 to the widow
Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT, age 47
COUNTY COURT; SETTLEMENT Book, Page 582

On the 1st of Aug. 1895, Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT, "Guardian
of Minor Heirs", filed with the County Court the 4th. "Estate
Settlement" of the late Samuel H. SARRETT, dec'd. After administrating
some $531.53 of collecting and paying accounts, the Court had a Balance
of $413.00 to the widow Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT, age 48
COUNTY COURT; SETTLEMENT Book, Page 582

On the 22nd. of Aug. 1895, **** GUARDIAN'S BOND ****;
WE, ANDREW J. KYKER and GIDEON Mc. MAPLES and are held and
firmly bound to the State of Tennessee, in the sum of One
Hundred and Fifty Dollars [$150].The Condition of this
Obligation is such, That whereas the above bound A. K. KYKER
has been appointed Guardian of
1 John SARRETT,
2 Hugh SARRETT,
3 Bettie SARRETT,
4 Enoch SARRETT,
5 Dora SARRETT, and
6 George SARRETT
minor heir of Samuel H. SARRETT, deceased.
LS/ A. J. KYKER { Seal }
LS/ G. M. MAPLES { Seal }
[GUARDIAN and BOND BOOK , SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE;
Record Book 2; Page 274 Aug. 22, 1895)

On the 1st. of Aug. 1896, **** GUARDIAN'S BOND ****;
WE, ANDREW J. KYKER and are held and firmly bound to the
State of Tennessee, in the sum of One Thousand Dollars [$1000].
The Condition of this Obligation is such, That whereas
the above bound ANDREW K. KYKER has been appointed Guardian of
5 Dora SARRETT, and
6 George SARRETT
minor heir of Samuel H. SARRETT, deceased.
LS/ A. J. KYKER { Seal }
[GUARDIAN and BOND BOOK , SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE;
Record Book 3; Page 70; Aug. 01, 1896]

On 4th of Jan. 1897, regarding the Case #733 of Parties in County
Court Son J. Crockett SARRETT Vs. his brother John H. SARRETT
The Court decreed that John owed his brother Crockett, the sum of
$770.38 and Crockett wanted the court to sell John'S 1/8th interest
in their fathers Samuel H. SARRETT, dec'd Estate property. John
had left the Sevier Co., area and could not be located. To: John
H. SARRETT In this cause it appearing from the Bill which is sworn
to that the Defendant John H. SARRETT is a non-resident of the State,
he is therefore hereby required to appear on or before the 1st Monday
of March next, before the Clerk and Master of said Court at his Office
in Sevierville, Tenn. and make defense to the Bill filed against him
in said Court by J. Crockett SARRETT or otherwise the Bill will
be taken for confessed. It is further ordered that this notice be
published in the Sevierville Star, a weekly Newspaper published
in Sevier County, for four concurrently weeks, in the answer prescribed
by law.
LS/ W. A. BOWERS, D. C. & M. CHANCERY COURT DOCKET; SEVIER COUNTY,
TENNESSEE; Record Book 2; Page 236; Jan. 04, 1897

On the 27th. of April, 1897; Regarding the Case #733, of Parties in
County Court J. Crockett SARRETT, Couplts Vs John H. SARRETT,
Defendant, the Court Decreed ... This cause came on to be heard
on this 27th day of April, 1897 before Honorable H. B. LINDSAY,
Chancellor, upon Complaints, Bill, the Exhibits and pro confess here
tofore taken and entered against respt from which it appears to the
Court that respt is justly due to Complaint by two "Promissory
Notes" as shown by the Bill the sum of $657.96 principal and
$42.42 interest and 10% Atty. fees as therein provided, towit:
$70.00 on a total sum of ($770.38) Seven Hundred and Seventy and 38/100
Dollars.
It further appears that said notes are secured by a Mortgage on the
following Real Estate, towit:
An undivided one-eight (1/8) interest in all the Real Estate of Samuel
H. SARRETT, deceased, being all the lands found in his possession
at the date of his death on May 13, 1890, lying in the 7th. Civil
District of Sevier County, Tenn. One tract lying in the 7th. Civil
District of Sevier County, Tenn., on Kellains Creek containing near
200 acres. One other tract North East of aforesaid tract known as
the Entry. One other tract near Alder Branch Church on which lives
the widow of Samuel H. SARRETT, deceased, and one other tract adjoining
last named tract known as the Cougbron Place.
And it further appearing that said Notes and Mortgage are now past
due and unsatisfied.
It is therefore Ordered, Adjudged and Decreed by the Court that Complaint
have and recover of Defendant John H. SARRETT the aforesaid sum
of $770.38 Seven Hundred and Seventy and 38/100 Dollars, together
with all the costs of this cause, and unless said amount shall be
paid into this office of the Clerk and Master of this Court, within
Sixty days (60) from this date, the Master is hereby authorized to
advertise said one-eight (1/8) undivided interest in the various tracts
of land above described, by written or printed posters for a space
of 30 days, as provided in execution sales at law (except Newspaper
publication which need not be given) and sell said interest in said
land at the Court House door in Severville to the highest and best
bidder in ban of the right of redemption of a credit of Six months,
taking from the purchaser a note with approved personal security,
bearing interest from date and retain a lien on the interest sold
in said land as additional security. He will report his action in
the presence to the next Term of this Court. CHANCERY COURT MINUTES;
SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE; Record Book D; Pages 343 & 344; Apr. 27, 1897

On 29th. Apr. 1897, Regarding the Case # 733 of Parties in County
Court, J. Crockett SARRETT, Complaints Vs John H. SARRETT, etal
Defendant, the Court Ordered ....This cause came on to be heard on
this 29th day of April, 1897 before Honorable H. B. LINDSAY, Chancellor,
on the Bill of Complaint and the *Demurren filled thereto by respts
and the Court is of the opinion that the first ground of Demurren
assigned in each of said separate Demurrens is well taken and sustains
the same, the Court construing said assignment of personality in the
Exhibit to the Original Bill as a Mortgage and NOT as an absolute
sale. The other grounds of said Demurrens the Court adjudges as not
well taken and over rules the same. Thereupon motion of Complaint
by his Counsel he is allowed to amend his Bill by making John H.
SARRETT a party defendant to said suit, which amendment is allowed
by the Court. And it further appearing that said John H. SARRETT
is a Non-resident of the State so that the ordinary process of law
cAnnot be served on him, the Master is hereby ordered to make publication
for him as provided by law in such case requiring him to appear and
make defense to Complaints Bill. *1. A plea that there is a defect
in the pleading constituting a legal reason why the opposing party
should not be allowed to proceed. 2. An objection. CHANCERY COURT
MINUTES; SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE; Record Book D; Page 352; Apr. 29,
1897

On 7th Jun. 1897, Regarding the Case #732 of Parties in County Court,
J. Crockett SARRETT, Assigne of John H. SARRETT Vs. Martha
A. SARRETT; Peter W. SARRETT; R. C. SIMS; J. MACK ATCHLEY;
PENELOPE ATCHLEY; ANDREW J. KYKER; GIDEON Mc. MAPLES
In this cause it appears from the Cross Bill (Jun. 7, 1897) of Peter
W. SARRETT, etal which is sworn to that x-respt John H. SARRETT
is a non-resident, so that the ordinary process of law cAnnot be served
on him. It is therefore ordered that the said x-respt be required
to appear, by the Court at office in Severville, to appear and make
defense as in before the August Rules, and a copy of this note will
be published in the Sevierville Star, a weekly Newspaper published
in Sevier County, for four concurrently weeks, in the answer prescribed
by law.
LS/ W. A. BOWERS, D. C. & M. CHANCERY COURT DOCKET; SEVIER COUNTY,
TENNESSEE; Record Book 2; Page 235; Jun. 07, 1897

On 24th. Jun. 1897, Regarding the Case #732 of Parties in County Court:
J. Crockett SARRETT, Assignee of John H. SARRETT Vs. Martha
A. SARRETT; Peter W. SARRETT; R. C. SIMS; J. MACK ATCHLEY;
PENELOPE ATCHLEY; A. J. KYKER; G. M. MAPLES
@NOTE = To: Hugh SARRETT In Chancery Court at Sevierville, in this
cause it appears from the Sheriffs return that Hugh SARRETT, one
of the defendants is a NON-resident of the state, he is therefore
hereby required to appear on or before the August Rules next before
the Clerk and Master of said Court at Severville, Tenn and make defense
to the Cross-Bill filed against him in said Court by Peter W. SARRETT,
etal also on otherwise the Cross-Bill will be taken for confession.
It is therefore ordered that this notice be published in the Sevierville
Star, a weekly Newspaper published in Sevier County, for four concurrently
weeks, in the answer prescribed by law. LS/ W. A. BOWERS, D. C.
& M. (CHANCERY COURT DOCKET; SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE; Record Book
2; Page 235; Jun. 24, 1897)

On 4th. Oct. 1897, Court order "Pro-Confesso" Regarding the
Case #732 of Parties in County Court: J. Crockett SARRETT, Assignee
of John H. SARRETT Vs. Martha A. SARRETT; Peter W. SARRETT;
R. C. SIMS; J. MACK ATCHLEY; PENELOPE ATCHLEY; A. J. KYKER;
G. M. MAPLES
In this cause it appearing to the Court that the Defendants
John H. SARRETT and Hugh SARRETT, have been regularly brought
into Court by publication duly made, the said John H. SARRETT to
answer the Original & Cross Bills and said Hugh SARRETT to answer
Cross-Bill of Peter W. SARRETT, etals filed in this cause and Depositions
of R. C. SIMS; J. C. THUNMAN; John BURCHFIELD; J. M. HARDIN; PINK
MAPLES; PENELOPE ATCHLEY and J. MACK ATCHLEY have been regularly
brought into Court by due service of process of Law to answer the
Cross-Bill of Peter W. SARRETT,etal filed (15 June, 1897) in this
cause and all of the above named defendants have made no defense to
the Original AND Cross-Bills filed against them respectively, within
the time required by law and are in default. It is therefore ordered
that the Original and Cross-Bills be taken as confessed by them respectively
and cause set for hearing expert as to them. LS/ W. A. BOWERS,
D. C. & M. (CHANCERY COURT DOCKET, SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE; Record
Book 2; Page 235; Oct. 04, 1897)

On 25th. of Oct. 1897, STATE OF TENNESSEE: Be it remembered that at
a regular Term of the Chancery Court began and held at the Court House
in Severville for Sevier County on the 4th Monday of October, 1897.
Present and presiding the Honorable H. B. LINDSAY, Chancellor of
the Second Chancery Division in said State, the following proceedings
were had and entered of record towit:
**** DECREE OPENING BIDDINGS **** Regarding the Case #732
J. Crockett SARRETT, Complaint Vs. John H. SARRETT, etal The
Complaint, through his Sol. J. R. PENLAND, this day presented his
petition with the Exhibit thereto to the Court praying that the interests
in the lands sold in this cause for $250 to Peter W. SARRETT and
reported by the masters to this Term, be set aside and the Biddings
on said interest in said land be opened and duly appearing from said
petition and exhibit thereto that J. Crockett SARRETT has filed
a written offer to Bid $275 on said 1/8th interest in said tracts
of land and that he has tendered good and sufficient security for
his bid, and it also duly appearing that due notice has been given
to said Peter W. SARRETT that said petition would this day be presented
to the Court for his action thereon. Therefore in consideration of
the premises, it is ordered by the Court that the said sale to Peter
W. SARRETT, be set aside and the biddings on said interest (being
a 1/8th undivided interest) in said land be opened and kept open until
1 o'clock, P.M. on the 26th. day of October, 1897, until which time
he will receive bids on said interest in said lands on the terms prescribed
in the Decree of Sale, beginning with the said bid of J. Crockett
SARRETT, exhibited with his said petition. The Masters and Clerk
will close the biddings at the time herein specified, unless there
be more than one person bidding, in which case he will cry the sale
until the highest last and best bid shall be obtained, and he will
report the person making such bid as the purchaser on his complying
with the terms of sale. The Masters will make report of his actions
in the premises to the present term. (CHANCERY COURT MINUTES, SEVIER
COUNTY, TENNESSEE; Record Book D; Page 367; Oct. 25, 1897)

On the 26th. of Oct., 1897 **** DECREE CONFIRMING SALE **** Regarding
the Case #732 J. Crockett SARRETT, Complaint Vs. John H. SARRETT,
etal This cause came on to be further heard on this 26th day of October,
1897, before Honorable H. B. LINDSAY, Chancellor, upon the Bill
and Exhibits thereto and the entire record in the cause and particularly
upon the Masters report of sale made to the present Term under decree
entered at the present Term ordering the Biddings to be opened on
said land sold in this cause, which report is in the words and figures
following towit:
In Chancery Court, Sevierville, Tennessee. In this cause
the undersigned respectfully reports the he, pursuant to an order
made herein on the 25th day of October, 1897, opening the biddings
upon the property sold herein on the 2nd day of August 1897 and
directed same to stand open until Tuesday the 26th day of October
1897 at 1 o'clock P.M., kept open the biddings until the time directed,
when they were closed and J. Crockett SARRETT being the highest,
best and last bidder became the purchaser of a one eight (1/8th) undivided
interest in the following tracts of land lying in the 7th. Civil District
of Sevier County, Tennessee towit:
One tract lying in the 7th. Civil District of Sevier County,
Tenn., on Kellains Creek containing near 200 acres more or less
and adjoining lands of BIRD, TYSON? and others. One other tract
North East of aforesaid tract known as the Entry. One other tract
near Alder Branch Church on which lives the widow of Samuel H.
SARRETT, deceased, and one other tract adjoining last named tract
known as the Cougbron Place, being all the real estate owned by
Samuel H. SARRETT, deceased at the price of $475.00 who executed
his promissory note for $475.00, due 6 months after date dated the
2nd August 1897 and bearing interest from date with J. R. PENLAND,
security and a lien retained as further security. All of which is
respectfully submitted this 26th day of October 1897. Signed LS/ W.
A. BOWERS, D. C & M.
And said report being unaccepted to is in all things confirmed,
from which it appears the Complaint J. Crockett SARRETT became the
purchaser of said One Eight (1/8th) undivided interest in all the
lands owned by Samuel H. SARRETT at date of his death and which
are mentioned and described in the pleadings in this cause at the
price of Four Hundred and Seventy-five Dollars, ($475.00) and it further
appearing that said purchaser has complied with the terms of the "Decree
of Sale." It is therefore Ordered, Adjudged and Decreed that all
the right, title and interest that the respt. John H. SARRETT has
in and to the lands herein sold, be devisted and out of him vested
in said J. Crockett SARRETT in fee, subject only to the purchase
money lien retained thereon. And it further appearing that the said
J. Crockett SARRETT, the purchaser, hereto fore recovered judgment
in this cause against the defendant John H. SARRETT in the sum of
$770.38 and costs and that the amount of the purchase price of said
land after deducting costs will be due said purchaser, the Masters
will collect a sufficient amount only to pay costs and the balance
he will apply as a credit on said judgment, and to the cancellation
of his purchase money note given in this cause. This cause will be
retained on the docket till the next Term of this Court for other
orders as may appear necessary. (CHANCERY COURT MINUTES, SEVIER COUNTY,
TENNESSEE; Record Book D; Page 379; Tuesday. Oct. 26, 1897)

On the 28th. of Oct. 1897: **** COURT ORDER **** Regarding the Case
#732, J. Crockett SARRETT, Complaint Vs. John H. SARRETT, etal
In this cause the Complainant will be allowed to pay into
the Clerk and Masters Office the Amount heretofore directed to be
paid by Decree, at any time prior to the maturity of his note for
land purchased by him and the Masters will receive and credit his
note with the same at any time he may offer to pay it. (CHANCERY COURT
MINUTES, SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE; Record Book D; Page 395; Oct. 28,
1897)

On November 12, 1897, son J. Crockett SARRETT, filed a second "Bill"
against brother Enoch SARRETT, etal in the Chancery Court of Sevier
Co., Tenn. requesting the Court to sell the "said lands and a
partitioning of lands for his mother and brother Peter WILSON SARRETT."
CHANCERY COURT
JAMES Crockett SARRETT 65
filed against
Enoch SARRETT, etal.
Sevier County
Prepared November 10, 1897
Filed November 12, 1897
To Hon. H. R. LINDSAY, Chancellor, holding the Chancery
Courts for Sevier County, Tennessee.
The original Bill of JAMES Crockett SARRETT, a citizens
of Knox County, Tennessee.
Filed against:

A. J. KYKER, Guardian; P. W. SARRETT; M. A. SARRETT; Bettie
SARRETT; Dora SARRETT and George SARRETT, citizens and residents of
Sevier County, Tennessee; Hugh SARRETT, a Non- resident of the State
of Tennessee, but whose resident is now unknown to "Complaint"
Enoch SARRETT, a Non-resident and a resident of the State of Texas.

Your Complaint would respectfully show to the Hon. Court
that Samuel H. SARRETT died "Intestate" (Not having provide
a Will) in Sevier County, Tenn., or on about the 13th day of May
1890, leaving Respondent Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT, as his widow
and the following children as his only heirs at law, to wit:
(1) Complaint; J. C. SARRETT
(2) P. W. SARRETT;
(3) John H. SARRETT;
(4) Hugh SARRETT;
(5) Bettie SARRETT;
(6) Enoch SARRETT;
(7) Dora SARRETT;
(8) George SARRETT;
The last five are minors with Respondent ANDREW J. KYKER
as their regular Guardian. Complaint was duly appointed and qualified
as the Administer of said deceased and collected and paid off all
the indebtedness of said estate. There was more than enough personal
property to pay all debts and expenses of Administer.
At the date of said Samuel H. SARRETT'S death he was owner
in fee of certain valuable real estate located in the 7th Civil
District of Sevier County, Tenn.
It lay in two bodies, the first known as the "House
Tract" on which he lived containing 175 acres more or less.
The Second known as the "Creek Farm" and contains
200 acres more or less.

All of said land descended to said children and heirs at
the death of said Samuel H. SARRETT
Out of the First or "House Tract", Homestead and
Dower was duly assigned to Respected Martha A. SARRETT by Commissioners
appointed by the County Court of Sevier County. Said Homestead Tract
is described as follows:

(HOMESTEAD TRACT) ___ Acres
Beginning on a Stake in line of ANDREW HENDERSON South
48deg., West 541/2 Poles ( 904.70' ) to a Stake; North 42deg.,
West 243/4 Poles ( 410.85' ) to a Stake; South 46deg., West 531/2
Poles ( 888.10' ) to a Beech in old line; South 48deg., 1511/2
Poles ( 2514.90' ) to a Black Oak stump corner to HOUS ROBERTS line;
North 20deg., West 22 Poles ( 365.20' ) to a Hickory Stump; North
11/2deg., West 20 Poles ( 332.00' ) to a Stake and Post Oak; North
20deg., West 42 Poles ( 697.20' ) to a Pine; North 621/2deg.,
East (Unknown distance) to a Dogwood; North 11/2deg., 70 Poles
( 1162.00 ) to a Stake; North 76deg., West 4 Poles ( 66.40' ) to
a Stake; thence a direct line to the Beginning.

Said Dower (That part of or interest in, the Real Estate
of a deceased husband, which the law gives for life to his widow..prs)
as assigned to said Widow is in Two Separate Parcels and described
as follows:

(DOWER FIRST TRACT) ___ Acres
Beginning on a Stake in line of ANDREW J. KYKER'S, North
27deg., West 18 Poles ( 298.80' ) to a Stake; North 6deg., West
16 Poles ( 265.60' ) to a Stake; North 33deg., West 128 Poles ( 2124.80'
) to a Stake at the bank of (Kellums) river, thence up the same
North 87deg., East 381/2 Poles ( 639.10' ) to a double Lynn; South
45deg., East 39 Poles ( 647.40' ) to a Stake at a Ditch; South 48deg.,
West 29 Poles ( 481.40' ) to a Stake in the Creek at Mouth of Ditch,
then up said Creek South 741/2, East 143/4 Poles ( 244.85' ) to
a Stake; South 281/2, East 143/4 Poles ( 244.85' ) to a Stake;
Then with same line South 54deg., East 29 Poles ( 481.40' ) and 23
Links ( 1.82' ) to a Stake at the Bridge; South 501/2, West 28 Poles
( 464.80' ) and 20 Links ( 1.58' ) to a Stake at the Bank; South 431/2,
West 13 Poles ( 215.80' ) and 19 Links ( 1.50' ) to a Stake at the
Branch; South 43deg., East 34 Poles ( 564.40' ) to a Stake; South
30deg., East 30? Poles ( 498.00' ) to a Stake; South 551/2deg.,
West 44 Poles ( 740.40' ) to the Beginning.

(DOWER SECOND TRACT) 61 Acres
Beginning on HUFF'S line, South 40deg., East 90 Poles
( 1494.00' ) to a Post Oak; North 421/2deg., East 90 Poles ( 1494.00'
) to a Hickory; North 29deg., West 73 Poles ( 1211.80' ); North 80deg.,
West 32 Poles ( 531.20' ) to a Stake; South 50deg., West to the Beginning.

Said Widow now lives on and occupies said "Homestead & Dower"
Tracts. There are about 50 acres of said "House Tract" not
included in said "Homestead & Dower" Tracts all of which
is cleared and in cultivation. It adjoins said "Homestead & Dower"
Tracts, the lands of ANDREW HENDERSON and ANDREW J. KYKER and
full and specific description will be furnished on the hearing if
required.

The said Creek Farm, adjoins the lands of J. E. TYSON; Samuel HUFFAKER;
JAMES MAPLES; R. Chresty SIMS; R. E. PARKER and perhaps others and
contains about 200 acres, about half being cleared and in cultivation.

Complaint inherited one eights (1/8) undivided interest in said lands,
but sometime about the year 1893 (02 Sep. 1892, WD Bk 1, Pg 3 & 4)
sold and conveyed to Respondent Peter W. SARRETT his said interest.
But, he is now the owner by purchase and decree of this Court at the
October Term 1897 (26 Oct. 1897, Court Minutes, Bk. D, Pg. 379)
of a one eight (1/8) undivided interest in said land, it being the
share, owned by said John H. SARRETT. Said lands are now owned and
held by the following parties as tenants in common, The "Homestead
and Dower" tracts subject to the life estate of said widow; J.
C. SARRETT 1/8; P. W. SARRETT 2/8; Hugh SARRETT 1/8; Bettie SARRETT
1/8; Enoch SARRETT 1/8; Dora SARRETT 1/8 and George SARRETT 1/8.

Complaint owns that said land are so situated that they cAnnot be
divided in kind among the present owners, thereof to advantage, but
if will be to the manifest interest and for the best advantages of
all said owners that said land be sold for partition among them. Said
land is mostly upland, broken, parts of it not well watered and some
of it with but little or no timber one it.

Therefore in consideration of the premises, Complaint prays that those
mentioned in the Caption hereof as debts, be made such by due service
of process for residents and by order of publication for non-residents,
that they be required to answer this Bill fully and truly but answer
under oath is waved as to the adults; that said lands be sold for
partition among the respective owners under proper decree of this
Court on such terms as will be equitable and fair. But the tracts
assigned to Respected Martha A. SARRETT as "Homestead and Dower",
he prays be sold subject to all her rights herein, and he pray for
all necessary and general relief.
J. R. PENLAND, Soe
STATE OF TENNESSEE
KNOX COUNTY
Personally came before me the Knox County undersigned Attorney,
J. C. SARRETT, who makes oath that the statements made in the forgoing
Bill are true to the best of his knowledge and belief.
J. C. SARRETT
Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 10th day of Nov. 1897.
M. O. FRENCH, Notary Public
A True Copy.
W. A. BOWERS, D.C.& M.

On the 30th. of Nov. 1897, **** COURT NOTICE ORDER **** Regarding
Case #772 J. Crockett SARRETT Vs. Enoch SARRETT, etal
To: Hugh SARRETT and Enoch SARRETT In Chancery Court at
Sevierville, Tennessee. In this cause it appearing from the Original
Bill (Filed 12 Nov. 1897) which is sworn to the Defendants Hugh SARRETT
and Enoch SARRETT, are NON-Residents of the State, so that the ordinary
process of law cAnnot be severed on them, they are there for hereby
required to appear on or before the 1st Monday of January, 1898, before
the Clerk and masters of said County at his Office in Sevierville,
Tennessee and make defense to the Bill filed against them in said
Court by J. Crockett SARRETT, or otherwise the Bill will be taken
for confession. It is further Ordered that this Notice be published
for Four (4) consecutive weeks in the Sevierville Star. LS/ W.
A. BOWERS, D. C. & M. (CHANCERY COURT DOCKET , SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE;
Record Book 2 ; Page 275; Nov. 30, 1897)

On the 1st. of Jan., 1898, **** COURT ORDER PRO CONFESSO **** Regarding
Case #772 J. Crockett SARRETT Vs. Enoch SARRETT, etal
In this cause it appearing to the Clerk and Masters that
the Defendants A. J. KYKER, Guardian; Peter W. SARRETT; Martha A.
SARRETT; Bettie SARRETT; Dora SARRETT and George SARRETT have been
regularly brought into Court by due service of process to answer the
Original Bill (Filed Nov. 12, 1897) against them in this cause, but
they have failed to appear and make defense to same within the time
prescribed by law, it is therefore Ordered on motion of Complaint
J. Crockett SARRETT Attorney that the Bill be taken as confession
by them and the cause set for hearing expante as to them. Done at
Rules, on Monday the 3rd day of January 1898. LS/ W. A. BOWERS, D.
C. & M. (CHANCERY COURT DOCKET , SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE; Record
Book 2 ;Page 275; Filed Jan. 01, 1898)

On the 4th. of Apr. 1898, **** COURT ORDER PRO CONFESSO ****; Regarding
Case #772 J. Crockett SARRETT Vs. Enoch SARRETT, etal
In this cause it appearing to the Clerk and Masters that
the Defendants Hugh SARRETT and Enoch SARRETT have been regularly
brought into Court by publication duly made to answer the Original
Bill (Filed Nov. 12, 1897) against them in this cause, but they have
failed to appear and make defense to same within the time prescribed
by law, it is therefore Ordered on motion of Complaint J. Crockett
SARRETT Attorney that the Bill be taken as confession by them and
the cause set for hearing exparte as to them. Done at Rules, on Monday
the 4th day of April 1898. LS/ W. A. BOWERS, D. C. & M. (CHANCERY
COURT DOCKET , SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE; Record Book 2 ; Page 275;
Filed Apr. 04, 1898)

Settlement of May 26th, 1899
by Andrew J. Kyker, Guardian Heirs,
as of the 01 Aug. 1898

This cause
came to be heard before the Honorable John P. SMITH, Chancellor
on the 24th day of April, 1900, upon the record in the cause and especially
upon the report of the Masters on file, which report is as follows:
Report of Clerk and Masters on order of reference in obedience
to an order made and entered in above styled cause at the October
term 1898 regarding me to hear proof and report on what amount is
yet due to Peter W. SARRETT from ROBERT A. LOWE on purchase price
of land sold by said SARRETT to said LOWE as shown by notes and
Deed executed, I report the following:

I. There is due on Three Notes for $100.00, $125.00 and $125.00
due respectively Jan. 01, 1898, Jan. 01, 1899 and Jan. 01 1900 computing
interest at Annual rests to April 23, 1900 (After allowing a credit
of $10.00 Jan. 10, 1898 and $18.34 March 10, 1898) the sum of $380.57.II.
There are Two Notes for $150.00 each which are not due until
Jan. 01, 1901 and Jan. 01, 1902, respectively, but the said Notes
with interest computed on same at Annual rests up to April 23, 1900.
Amounts to $373.08. Adding the amounts of the Three Notes past due,
towit $380.52 to the amount of the Two Notes not yet due, towit
$373.08, it makes the Five Notes given for said land amount to the
sum of $753.60, computing interest at Annual rests up to April 23,
1900, it being the first day of the next Term of the Chancery Court.
All of which is respectfully submitted to the Court April 16, 1900.
LS/ W. A. BOWERS, D. C. & M.
Source:
Sevier Co., TN. "Settlement Book, 1900, Case #772

There being no exceptions to said report the same is in
all things confirmed by the Court and upon the coming in of any finds
due to said respondent ROBERT A. LOWE, the Clerk and Master will
pay same to Peter W. SARRETT on the purchase price of the interest
sold to said LOWE by said SARRETT. It appearing that the funds
to come into Court due to respondent ROBERT A. LOWE will not be
sufficient to discharge his obligations to Peter W. SARRETT, the
Masters will pay off the Two Notes, not due, as soon as funds sufficient
are in his hands after paying the Two Note past and costs will be
paid as heretofore adjudged. (CHANCERY COURT MINUTES , SEVIER COUNTY,
TENNESSEE; Record Book D ; Page 541 & 542L Tuesday Apr. 24, 1900)

On the 24th. of Apr., 1901, **** POWER of ATTORNEY ****; Regarding
Case #772; J. Crockett SARRETT Vs. Enoch SARRETT, etal This
cause was this day heard upon the entire record and specialty upon
the assignment and power of attorney of Enoch I. SARRETT to J.
Crockett SARRETT which is in the words and figures following towit:
This indenture this by Masters that Enoch SARRETT, of
Coleman County, Texas and J. Crockett SARRETT of Knoxville, Tennessee,
witness that said Enoch I. SARRETT has this day sold and assigned
and does hereby sell and assign unto said J. Crockett SARRETT all
of his share of interest in the proceeds of the lands of Samuel H.
SARRETT, deceased, which were heretofore sold under the Order of
the Chancery Court of Sevier County at Sevierville, Tennessee in the
cause of J. Crockett SARRETT Vs. Martha A. SARRETT, etal his share
being an undivided One Eight (1/8th) interest of said proceeds, is
an heir of said Samuel H. SARRETT, deceased. The said Enoch I.
SARRETT, has hereby constitute and appoint said J. Crockett SARRETT
his true and lawful "Attorney in Fact" to be named by the
Clerk and Masters of said Court and of any other persons in whose
hands the same may be his share of said proceeds which are hereby
sold and assigned, and he does hereby authorize said J. Crockett
SARRETT to bring necessary suits and other proceedings to recover
the same and use to extent the proper receipts and vouchers for the
same, hereby agreeing to ratify and confirm all and similar the Lawful
acts and doings of said J. Crockett SARRETT in the premises. This
April 10th day 1901. Signed: LS/ Enoch I. SARRETT { Seal }
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF COLEMAN
Personally appeared before me JAMES WILLIAMS, a Notary
Public in the foresaid County, the written named Barginor Enoch I.
SARRETT with whom I'm personally acquainted and who acknowledges
that he executed the written instrument for the purpose therein contained.
In witness whereof I have hereunto signed, my name and affixed my
Notary Seal at Office on this 10th day of April 1901. LS/ JAMES WILLIAMS,
Notary Public in and for Coleman County, Texas.

It is therefore Ordered and Decreed that the Clerk and Masters pay
to said J. Crockett SARRETT said Enoch I. SARRETT'S share of
said proceeds taking said J. Crockett SARRETT receipts therefore
the costs incident to the filing of this assignment and Orders herein
will be paid out of the funds due to said Enoch I. SARRETT. (CHANCERY
COURT MINUTES , SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE; Record Book E; Page 78;
Wednesday Apr. 24, 1901)

On the 28th. of Oct. 1901, **** COURT ORDER ****; Regarding Case
#772; J. Crockett SARRETT Vs. Enoch SARRETT, etal
In this cause it appearing that the Notes filed of Peter
W. SARRETT against respondent ROBERT A. LOWE were not fully satisfied
by the amount of said ROBERT A. LOWE interest in the funds in this
cause, it is Ordered that the Masters return said Notes to Peter
W. SARRETT taking his receipt therefore. Peter W. SARRETT will
pay the Cost of this Order. (CHANCERY COURT MINUTES , SEVIER COUNTY,
TENNESSEE; Record Book E; Page 98; Oct. 28, 1901)

On 17 Sep. 1901, youngest son Samuel "George" SARRETT died.
Some 12 days later an **** ADMINISTRATOR'S BOND **** was filed by
of Tennessee, in the sum of Two Thousand Dollars [$2,000]. The Condition
of this Obligation is such, That whereas the above bound ANDREW
J. KYKER has been appointed Administrator of 6 George SARRETT,
deceased.
LS/ A. J. KYKER
LS/ P. W. SARRETT
LS/ R. M. DOUGLASS
Whereas, It appearing to the County Court of said County, that,6
George SARRETT has died, leaving no Will, and the Court being satisfied
as to your claim to the Administration, and you having given bond
and qualified as directed by law, and the Court having ordered that
"Letters of Administration" be issued to you:

THESE ARE THEREFORE, To authorize and empower you, the said A. J.
KYKER to take into your possession and control, all the goods, chattels,
claims and papers of the said intestate, and return a true and perfect
inventory thereof to our next County Court, or within 90 days from
the date hereof, to collect and pay all debts, and to do and transact
all the duties in relation to said estate, which lawfully devolve
on you as Administrator; and after having settled up said estate,
to deliver the residue thereof to those who have a right thereto by
law. Herein fail not.

WITNESS: John CHAMBERS, Clerk of said Court, at this 30th day of
December, 1901 and the 125 year of American Independence.
LS/ John CHANDLER, Clerk of County Court (ADMINISTRATORS BOND BOOK,
SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE; Record Book __ ; Page 65; Dec. 30, 1901)
On Feb. 27 1902 as of 01 Aug. 1899 and 01 Aug. 1900: A Settlement
was made with ANDREW J. KYKER, Guardian of: John H. SARRETT; ISAAC
Enoch SARRETT; Dora SARRETT and Samuel "George" SARRETT Minor
Heirs of Samuel H. SARRETT, dec'd With John CHANDLER Clerk and
Special Commissioner. (CHANCERY COURT MINUTES, SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE;
Record Book 12; Page 131; Jun. 27, 1902)

On Jun. 27 1902: A Final Settlement was made with A. J. KYKER,
Guardian of: Hugh SARRETT Heir of Samuel H. SARRETT, dec'd With
John CHANDLER Clerk and Special Commissioner. (CHANCERY COURT MINUTES,
SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE; Record Book 12; Page 131; Jun. 27, 1902
and SETTLEMENT BOOK, Pages 454 to 455)
John H. SARRETT, was NOT listed.
E. Hugh SARRETT, age 28, $110.69 Expenses & Collected, Bal. Due $106.69
Bettie SARRETT, age 25, was NOT listed.
I. Enoch SARRETT, age 23, was NOT listed.
Dora SARRETT, age 17, $663.17 Expenses & Collected, Bal. Due $487.05
S. George SARRETT, died 17 Sep. 1901, was NOT listed.

On Jul. 08 1902, A the Final Settlement check of $106.69, was paid
to Hugh SARRETT Heir of Samuel H. SARRETT, dec'd by a check on
the Bank of Sevierville, receipt on file in Clerk & Master records.
(CHANCERY COURT MINUTES, SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE; Record Book 12;
Page 131; Jun. 27, 1902 and SETTLEMENT BOOK, Pages 454 to 455)

This "Indenture", made and entered into this 12th Day
of Sept. 1910, between A. H. LOVE, Clerk and Master of the Chancery
Court at Sevierville, Tennessee, of the First part, and Peter W.
SARRETT, of Sevier County, Tennessee, of the other part. Witness
that whereas at the April Term 1898 of the Chancery Court at Sevierville,
Tennessee, in the case of JAMES C. SERRETT Vs. Enoch SERRETT, etal.
a decree was made by said Court directing the Clerk and Master to
Sell at Public auction to the highest bidders, on the following terms....The
following premises to wit:

FIRST TRACT (OLD HOMESTEAD TRACT) ___ Acres
Beginning on a Stake in line of HENDERSON South 48deg.,
West 541/2 Poles ( 904.70' ) to a Stake; North 42deg., West 243/4
Poles ( 410.85' ) to a Stake; South 46deg., West 531/2 Poles (
888.10' ) to a Beech in old line; South 48deg., 1511/2 Poles (
2514.90' ) to a Black Oak stump corner to ROBERTS line; North 20deg.,
West 22 Poles ( 365.20' ) to a Hickory Stump; North 11/2deg., West
20 Poles ( 332.00' ) to a Stake and Post Oak; North 20deg., West
42 Poles ( 697.20' ) to a Pine; North 621/2deg., East (Unknown
distance) to a Dogwood; North 11/2deg., 70 Poles ( 1162.00 ) to
a Stake; North 76deg., West 4 Poles ( 66.40' ) to a Stake; thence
a direct line to the Beginning.

SECOND TRACT (OLD DOWER FIRST TRACT) ___ Acres
Beginning on a Stake in line of KYKER'S, North 27deg.,
West 18 Poles ( 298.80' ) to a Stake; North 6deg., West 16 Poles
( 265.60' ) to a Stake; North 33deg., West 128 Poles ( 2124.80' )
to a Stake at the bank of (Kellums) river, thence up the same North
87deg., East 381/2 Poles ( 639.10' ) to a double Lynn; South 45deg.,
East 39 Poles ( 647.40' ) to a Stake at a Ditch; South 48deg., West
29 Poles ( 481.40' ) to a Stake in the Creek at Mouth of Ditch, then
up said Creek South 741/2, East 143/4 Poles ( 244.85' ) to a Stake;
South 281/2, East 143/4 Poles ( 244.85' ) to a Stake; Then with
same line South 54deg., East 29 Poles ( 481.40' ) and 23 Links (
1.82' ) to a Stake at the Bridge; South 501/2, West 28 Poles ( 464.80'
) and 20 Links ( 1.58' ) to a Stake at the Bank; South 431/2, West
13 Poles ( 215.80' ) and 19 Links ( 1.50' ) to a Stake at the Branch;
South 43deg., East 34 Poles ( 564.40' ) to a Stake; South 30deg.,
East 30? Poles ( 498.00' ) to a Stake; South 551/2deg., West 44
Poles ( 740.40' ) to the Beginning.

THIRD TRACT (OLD DOWER SECOND TRACT) 61 Acres
Beginning on HUFF'S line, South 40deg., East 90 Poles
( 1494.00' ) to a Post Oak; North 421/2deg., East 90 Poles ( 1494.00'
) to a Hickory; North 29deg., West 73 Poles ( 1211.80' ); North 80deg.,
West 32 Poles ( 531.20' ) to a Stake; South 50deg., West to the Beginning.

Whereas the Clerk and Masters of said Court after first compiled with
the provisions of said decree and advertised according to law, proceeded
on the 18th Day of July, 1898 to sell said before described premises,
and at said sale, P. W. SERRETT, became the purchaser of said premises
at and for the sum of Twelve Hundred and Sixty-Five Dollars ($1,265.00),
and whereas the Clerk and Masters reported said sale to said Court.
Which report of sale was by said court at the October Term 1898,
thereof in all things confirmed and the Title
(Can NOT reed the last line, this last line of page 2 did
not Copy..prs)
issued out of the parts to the suit, and vested in said purchaser,
Peter W. SERRETT, and the Clerk and Master directed to execute to
the said purchaser a "Deed" for the same.

Now, Therefore, in Consideration of the purchase and further consideration
of Two Dollars ($2.00), all of which has been fully paid, the said
A. H. LOVE, Clerk and Master as aforesaid, doth by these presents
sell convey and transfer unto the said Peter W. SERRETT, his heirs
and assigns the above described premises and all the right, title,
interest and claim of all the parties to the said Suit in and to the
same. To have and hold unto the said Peter W. SERRETT, his heirs
and assigns as an inheritance in fee simple; and the said A. H. LOVE,
Clerk and Master as aforesaid further convents and agrees with said
Peter W. SERRETT, that he will forever warrant and defend the title
to said premises unto the said Peter W. SERRETT, his heirs and assigns,
against the claims of all parties in as full and ample a mAnner as
he, as Clerk and Masters, can or ought to Warrant, the same, but no
further or otherwise.

In Witness Whereof the said A. H. LOVE, Clerk and Master
as aforesaid, hath hereto set his hand and seal of office, at office
in Sevierville, the day and date above written.
LS/ A. H. LOVE
Clerk and Master of
Chancery Court at Sevierville.
REGISTERED in REGISTERS OFFICE

STATE OF TENNESSEE
SEVIER COUNTY
Personally appeared before me A. T. MARSHALL, Clerk of
the County Court of Sevier County, Tennessee, the "Barigainor"
to the affixed instrument, with whom I am personally acquainted, who
acknowledged that he executed the same for the purpose therein expressed.
Witness, my hand at Office in Sevierville, this 12th Day
of September, 1910.
LS/ A. T. MARSHALL, Clerk
Received for Registration on September 12, 1910, at 4:08
o'clock P.M. and Registered same day, Book "16", Page 158.
LS/ JAMES L. WAYLAND, Register
Pr. H. R. FOX, DR.

In the 27 1900 Census for District No. 7, Sevier Co., Tennessee
the widow Martha Ann (ATCHLEY) SARRETT, age 51, was living with her
son's family, Peter WILSON SARRETT as head of the farm, his wife FRANCIS
M. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT, age 31;
Sister RACHEL Dora SARRETT age 15;
Brother Samuel George age 13;
(Samuel George died the next year at the age of 14 years, 0 months,
and 8 days.)
Widow Martha Ann (ATCHLEY) SARRETT listed as having only 9 children
and 3 had died before this 1900 census.
(Child d. 1) MARY FAnnY SARRETT, d. 1866, buried in Adler Branch
(Child d. 2.) Samuel SARRETT, Jr. d. ?, No record of Burial;
(Child d. 3.) JAMES B. SARRETT, d. ????, No record of Burial;
(Child d. 4) John H. SARRETT, d. 1897, Atlanta, GA.?
To sons were missing from this 1900 Census were My Grandfather Hugh
EZEKIEL SARRETT, (1900 age 26), d. 1954 Kansas City, Mo.; ISSAC Enoch
SARRETT, (1900 age 21), d. 1957, Sevier Co., TN.
Listed in 1900 Census:
Peter SARRETT, age 30, Head Household
FRANCIS M. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT, age 31, Wife
INEZ L. SARRETT, age 0/12, Dau,
Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT, age 51, Mother
RACHEL D. SARRETT, age 15, Sister
Samuel G. SARRETT, age 12, Brother
WILLIAM B. FLISS?, age 17, Boarder
No listing found for Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT in the
1910 Census for Sevier County...prs

On the 28th. of Oct. 1902, **** COURT CASE CONTINUED ****; Regarding
Case #916 Martha A. SARRETT, by Her Next Friend, Hugh SARRETT
and by Her Next Friend, Dora SARRETT VS Peter W. SARRETT
This cause having been put at issue recently and to lat
for either party to take his evidence, the cause is continued and
remanded to the Rules for the taking of evidence generally. (CHANCERY
COURT MINUTES, SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE; Record Book E; Page 173;
Oct. 28, 1902)

On the 28th. of Apr. 1903, **** COURT CASE CONTINUED **** ; Regarding
Case #916; Martha A. SARRETT, by Her Next Friend, Hugh SARRETT
and by Her Next Friend, Dora SARRETT VS Peter W. SARRETT
This cause is continued until next Term of this Court upon
Affidavit of Complainants Solicitor and reminder to the rule for proof
and the time for taking proof in chief is limited to three months
and for proof in rebuttal to two additional months from the rise of
this cause. (CHANCERY COURT MINUTES, SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE; Record
Book E; Page 196; Apr. 28, 1903)

This cause being reached upon the regular call of the Docket came
to be heard before the Honorable HAL H. HAYNES, Chancellor upon
the entire record and argument of Counsel from all which the Court
is of opinion that complainants Martha A. SARRETT and Dora SARRETT
are not entitled to the relief sought for reasons set out in a written
opinion filed, by the Court and ordered to be made a part of the record
and Certified as such by the Clerk & Masters in case of an appeal
on writ of error.

It is therefore Ordered, Adjudged, and Decreed by the Court that
complainants Bill be dismissed. Complainant Dora SARRETT and her
Sureties on the Original prosecution here towit:
Hugh SARRETT, J. Crockett SARRETT, and W. P. WITEHALL will pay One-Third
(1/3rd) of the costs of this cause and
Complainant Martha A. SARRETT and her Sureties on both Bonds towit:
Hugh SARRETT, J. Crockett SARRETT, W. H. DOUGLASS, ROBERT M. DOUGLASS,
Bettie R.? DOUGLASS and G. L. ATCHLEY will pay the remaining Two-Thirds
(2/3rd) of the cost and instructions will accordingly issue.
The solicitation for complainant moved the Court to so amend the pleadings
so as to allow recovery and account against defendant (Peter W. Sarrett)
for the Taxes on the "Homestead" and "Dower" tracts
and the Court being of opinion that such prayer would be in conflict
with the original prayer of the Bill as that it could not stand, disallows
the amendment, and it is so provided that the dismissal of this suit
will not in any mAnner preclude Complainant Martha A. SARRETT from
suing for and recovering such taxes.

On the trial of this cause the Complainant Martha A. SARRETT introduced
as evidence the "Mortality Tables" on page 825 and "Annuity
Tables" on page 826 of "Suits in Chancery" by GIBSON
and DAVE will be included in the manuscript in case of appeal on
the Original. May be used from the book, the same being a part of
the evidence in the case. The Complainant made exceptions to certain
evidence in the case which, with the Courts rulings thereon are filed
in the cause and is made a part of the record and be included in the
manuscript.

From the foregoing Decree Complainants pray an appeal to the next
Term of the Supreme Court which is granted upon Complainants executing
prosecution Appeal Bond on otherwise complying with the law and 30
days from the rise of this Court is allowed by consent in which to
perfect the appeal.

And therefore Court adjourned until Court in Course.
LS/ HAL H. HAYNES, Chancellor
Martha Ann (ATCHLEY) SARRETT's death:
Martha Ann (ATCHLEY) SARRETT was a widow for 41 years and lived the
rest of her life with various children and Grandchildren in Sevier
county. Martha Ann died on December 15, 1931 at the age of 83 years,
5 months, and 24 days, she was laid to rest along side of her husband
Samuel H. SARRETT of 35 years in the ALDER BRANCH BAPTIST CEMETERY,
Sevierville Tennessee.
(To locate the ALDER BRANCH Cemetery from Sevierville;
Turn onto State Hwy 66 toward (West) "Douglas Dam" 2.8 Miles.
Turn Right, on Alder Branch Road drive 1.7 miles. Turn left .06 miles.
the Church and Cemetery are on the right.)

Samuel H. and Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT were southern BAPTIST of
long standing and members at the Alder Branch Baptist Church, located
on Alder Branch Road, in Sevierville, Tennessee, 37862 Phone number
615/453-4594.

The Funeral Services was conducted by the ATCHLEY FUNERAL HOME, located
at 118 E. Main St., Sevierville, Tennessee 37862 Phone number 615/453-2835. The
present (1985) owners and directors are Jim, Albert, Harold, and Blane
Atchley. The Atchley Funeral Home has been in business since 1920.

Martha Ann (ATCHLEY) SARRETT was one of our strong
pioneers that has made this country as strong as it is today. Born
in the Sevier County, matured to adulthood during the hardships of
the times. Married after the tremor of the War between the states,
losing her husband at an early age, lost three of her children before
her death, losing two at a young age after her death. The love and
regard of her remaining children and appreciation of her neighbors
and friends, testified to the high esteem in which she was held...prs

Martha Ann (ATCHLEY) SARRETT - WILL
Her Will Probated 20th. Dec. 1931 (14 days after her death). Martha
A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT, wrote a "hand written" Will and Testament,
dated 25 Nov. 1927, (4 years and 20 days before her death) which is
on file at the Sevier Count Court Records, Will Book No. 3, on pages
294 and 295. The "Original" Will is in the possession of 58.
Mrs. NANA "Marie" (MATTHEWS) OTTINGER; Researcher and Granddaughter
of Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT; She lives at 4916 Macmont Circle,
Powell (Knox Co.) Tenn. 37849.

LAST WILL of Martha A. SARRETT
I Martha A. SARRETT, of Sevierville, Tenn. Route
No. 2. do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby
revoking and making void any and all other wills be me at anytime
heretofore made.
FIRSTLY, It is my will and I hereby bequest and desire
to my son P. W. SARRETT and my daughter BETTY DOUGLASS all my
estate and personal property of every kind and character and wherever
situated. I make this desire to these in due consideration of the
care an nursing and comfort they have given me for a considerable
time in my old age and sickness.
SECONDLY, It is my will and I hereby direct that out
of the estate here devised to my said son and daughter they shall
pay my debts and funeral expense and place at my grave suitable monument
or tombstones - such as they may desire proper for my station in life.
THIRDLY, I hereby appoint my son P. W. SARRETT Executor
of this my last will and having full confidence in his integrity I
excuse him from giving bond or otherwise qualifying as such Executor.
In witness whereof I hereto set my hand on this 25th.
day of November, 1927
LS/Martha A. SARRETT
Signed by the Testator in our presence as and for her last will and
testament and were at her request and in her presence have subscribed
our names as attesting witness, the day and date above written
LS/ A. W. ROBERTS
LS/ A. C. ATCHLEY
Probated by County Clerk of Sevier County, Tennessee, this the 29th.
day of December, 1931
JAS. N. RECTOR, County Court Clerk

REMEMBRANCE OF Martha Ann (ATCHLEY) SARRETT
The following was copied from JEAN ATCHLEY (GRAHAM) BROWN,
of Englewood, Co., Page 6, Date Unknown:28
Martha Ann (ATCHLEY) SARRETT
(1848-1931)
AnnA MAY DOUGLAS states "I am the GrandDaughter of
"Martha Ann (ATCHLEY) SARRETT", my GrandFather ROBERT SMITH
ATCHLEY's was a half-brother, of Martha A. (ATCHLEY) SARRETT who
was living with her daughter, Mrs. ELIZABETH (SARRETT) DOUGLAS, who
was my (AnnA MAY' DOUGLAS) Mother. At that time a son, (This writers
GrandFather) Hugh SARRETT, was living in Kansas City. What Aunt
Martha Ann (ATCHLEY) SARRETT told me about her life was somewhat as
follows:

"My Grandfather was THOMAS ATCHLEY. ISAAC was my father.
My father had three great big well-built log houses, as nice as any.
My brother ROBERT had a big two-story log house. In those early days,
each helped the other. All helped one and we had good times. When
a man wanted to build a house or a barn, or to clear a field, on the
day appointed the men came and had a "log- rolling." The women
got meals and had "quilting bees." The young folks had good
times, too. Indoor parties, out-of-door fun and games. In the springtime,
trips into the beautiful rhododendron-covered hills where dogwood
bushes and many other lovely wild flowers bloomed. In the fall we
had nut-gathering parties. Wild grapes were plentiful. Sometimes
they had "corn-shuckings" at the different homes, and "pea-hullings."
Those were good times as well as busy times. Each helped the other.
All helped by bearing one another's burdens in those days. Shoes where
scarce, and we valued them. Sometimes in the summer, young folks would
carry their new shoes as far as the branch near the church, then wash
their feet and put on their shoes to go into the Church."